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Man Utd end Chelsea unbeaten run with 1-0 win
(Soccer)
Updated: 2005-11-07 10:17
LONDON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Manchester United beat Chelsea 1-0 on Sunday to end
the champions' 40-match unbeaten run in the Premier League and cut their lead at
the top of the standings to six points.
Midfielder Darren Fletcher scored the only goal of a good match at Old
Trafford, across the city from the ground where Chelsea were last beaten in the
league last season by Manchester City on October 16, 2004.
Just past the half hour, Cristiano Ronaldo crossed to the far post from
outside the box on the left and Fletcher ghosted in behind the defence and to
plant a looping header over keeper Petr Cech and John Terry and just inside the
other post.
In an earlier match, James Beattie's 16th-minute goal gave Everton a 1-0 win
over Middlesbrough, their first home league victory of the season. Everton
climbed two places to 16th, five points and three spots behind Middlesbrough.
Chelsea still on course for title, says Mourinho
Jose Mourinho dismissed Manchester United's chance of catching Chelsea in the
Premier League title race despite his side's 1-0 loss at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Darren Fletcher's first-half header inflicted Chelsea's first defeat in 41
matches and moved United 10 points behind the league leaders with a game in
hand.
"We are not under pressure now. Manchester United have to win a game and then
they are still seven points behind," Mourinho told a news conference.
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